If you want to know about natural treatments for sinusitis, we recommend you to pay attention to the recipes that we are going to present to you to minimize the effects of this condition produced when the sinuses become inflamed and then blocked when an infection, allergy, cold or deviations of the septum appear among other reasons, producing difficulty in expelling nasal secretion which causes headache and facial pain, congestion, fever, cough and even loss of sense of smell.
Sinusitis can be overcome in a few days depending on the state or phase you are in, so it should be considered that if it stays more than three weeks, the condition is in chronic phase and requires, in addition to the treatment prescribed by the specialist, the taking of measures such as:
Eliminating of mucus produced by food, such as milk and all its derivatives, performing a nasal shower with slightly salty water or with the special physiological serum for it, applying hot water cloths on the face several times a day for 15 minutes each time which relieves the ailments because it favours drainage and increases blood flow in the area.
It is also recommended that you have a good hydration through the consumption of enough water, fruit juices and infusions, as well as inhaling the steam of prepared waters with mucolytic medicinal plants such as rosemary, cypress pine, eucalyptus or quinchoncho. One of the best options is eucalyptus steam because this plant has effective expectorant and antiseptic properties which allow to relieve nasal congestion quickly.
We must clarify that in cases where sinusitis is in the chronic phase, you should see a doctor; but it is convenient to try some natural recipes that have no contraindication which we will describe below:
Recipe 1: Boil a cup of water with three chamomile branches, leaving it for 5 minutes in the fire. Let it stand to drink a cup before going to sleep.
Recipe 2: Boil a cup of water and add 5 grams of grated ginger and 10 grams of eucalyptus leaves. Let it stand; then add 2 tablespoons of honey and the juice of half a lemon. Drink a cup before going to sleep.
Recipe 3: Put in a pot two tablespoons of water, 3 drops of lavender oil, 3 drops of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Let it boil and let it stand to cool; then put in a dropper to apply 1 to 2 drops three times a day.
Recipe 4: Boil a litre of water with 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Put a cloth on your face and get as close as possible to the container, inhaling the steam for 10 minutes. Do it or 2 to 3 times a day if the effects of sinusitis are very heavy.
Recipe 5: It is a very effective recipe based on mint juice with nettle because these plants have anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties that favor the reduction of irritation and the elimination of secretions, thereby relieving the symptoms of sinusitis caused by allergic reactions.
To prepare this recipe, cook 20 grams of nettle leaves in a cup of water. Then in the blender put this water with the cooked leaves, along with 15 grams of mint leaves, a glass of coconut water and a tablespoon of honey until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. It should be drunk twice a day, preferably between meals.
Recipe 6: Place a bucket of warm water inside the rooms; it is a simple humidifier that can bring benefits to your condition since the airways are hydrated and less irritated. It is recommended to do it especially at night, when the nose is usually tucked, affecting sleep and rest. It is convenient to add chamomile or vegetable sponge leaves and flowers to this bucket in order to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis.
In addition to the use of the aforementioned recipes, it is advisable to moisten naturally sinuses, in addition to consuming more fluids in cases of suffering from dry sinusitis because the tissues of the body are more hydrated, including the nasal mucus.
It is also recommended to eat warm meals, especially broths and soups when symptoms are still present to minimize or eliminate them, especially the congestion of the nose, headaches and facial and irritation of the nasal mucus.
On the other hand, you should get enough rest because sinus crises require rest, and during the application of treatments prescribed by the doctor including the natural prescriptions we have given, it is convenient to avoid efforts and carry out very intense physical activities.
In spite of this, if the sinusitis that is suffered is not allergic, you can take walks of about 20 minutes through airy places, which will help you to eliminate secretions and decongest the nose.
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